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The globalisation of the business world, coupled with heightened competition, increasing customer expectations and rapid technological advances, has fuelled the demand for projects of all types across almost every industry.

Organisations are looking for professional project managers with the knowledge, skills and expertise to drive forward new ways of working and implement change successfully. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to address a range of complex project management issues using different international and organisational examples, with the aim of equipping you to lead projects across different geographical boundaries.

This Master’s course aims to prepare you, upon successful completion, to become a successful leader in the field of project management, and currently holds academic accreditation from the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project management profession. Please see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition section for further details. This accreditation aims to provide you with the ability to operate at a level that meets the standards of the project management profession and the expertise required in the field.

The course also offers you the opportunity to study a module accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, meaning you can develop leadership skills alongside specialising in the key skills needed to be an effective project manager. Please see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition section for further details.

Rated ‘excellent’ by Eduniversal, a ranking of business schools in over 150 countries, in 2019, Coventry Business School has been educating business professionals for over 50 years. Through a combination of taught modules, the usage of case studies and internship opportunities (subject to availability, a competitive application process, meeting any applicable visa requirement and additional fees may apply), you will have the opportunity to acquire both the technical and people skills required to become an effective project manager.

Overview

During the course, through a variety of modules, we will not only examine the methodologies of project management, but also the impact of contextual and strategic influences on the management of projects, including investment analysis, governance, risk management, culture and ethical matters and environmental concerns. We will study contemporary practices, such as sustainability and responsible management, with the aim of developing your appreciation of ethical project governance and its role in delivering successful projects in a repeatable way.

All modules below are mandatory, and the semester breakdown below is subject to change.

This course includes the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited module, Global Professional Development – Creativity, Change and Innovation. Students who successfully complete this module and meet the CMI evidence requirements will gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management and a Level 7 Award in Professional Consulting. This will enable you to apply for Chartered Manager status via the qualified route, once all CMI entry criteria have been met. Please see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition section for further details.

Modules

• Business Process Integration

• Project Management in Practice

• Strategic Portfolio and Programme Management

• Project Organisation and Culture

• Risk Management

• International Leadership and Management

• Project Management Methodologies

• Project Governance and Responsible Management

• Professional Management Development – Creativity, Change and Innovation

• Postgraduate Business Project